Simulator Pilots - Daytime | Dublin (Fixed-term Contract)

Entry Point North; Dublin; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Entry Point North in Dublin is seeking a Simulator Pilot to support ATCO student training at our Dublin centre. This desktop-based role uses a radar-style simulator and requires clear communication and teamwork to ensure instructional objectives are met.

You will undergo 2–4 weeks of training starting 1 December, work full-time Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:00, with potential shift work. Garda Vetting is a condition of employment and a valid Irish work permit is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work well in a team environment and adapt to change.
• Excellent communication skills in English (speaking and writing).
• Interest in aviation is essential.
• Permit to work in Ireland is required.
• Good PC skills for using the desktop ATC simulator.

Responsibilities

• Make initial inputs to the simulator.
• Ensure simulated aircraft follow controller instructions and exercise objectives.
• Make radio calls for aircraft.

Skills

Teamwork

English skills

Aviation interest

PC skills

Adaptability

Work permit Ireland

Job description

Entry Point North is one of the world’s leading Aviation Training Services academies. We deliver ATS training and related services at our training centres, at client sites around the globe and online. Our HQ is based in Malmö, Sweden, and we have offices in Madrid, Budapest, Brussels, Shannon, Dublin, Copenhagen and Bangkok.

We are here to empower the people who safeguard our skies, and are currently looking for a Simulator Pilot to join us at Entry Point North in Dublin: are you our new brave, responsible, innovative and open-minded colleague?

Job description

As Simulator Pilot, you will act as a pseudo pilot to our Air Traffic Controller (ATCO) students in training. The role is performed at a desktop computer station rather than in a cockpit-style flight simulator. You will use a simulated radar display to manage multiple aircraft simultaneously, following the clearances and instructions given by the ATCO students.

We provide facilities to ATCOs on behalf of our clients and deliver training to practice their skills in a range of different areas such as separation methods, training for new units, practicing responses to emergency situation and much more. You will for example:

• Make initial inputs to the simulator
• Ensure that the simulated aircraft adhere to the controllers instructions and exercise objectives
• Make radio calls for aircraft

You will be given full training to provide the necessary skills for the job. The 2-4 week training period will start on 1 December and you need to be available for the full training period.

This is a full-time, fixed-term contract for a period of 6 months extended as required. Working hours are Monday to Friday, from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm. Shift work can be expected.

Employment will be subject to successfully passing the training period as well as Garda Vetting procedures.

Meet Mikkel - Entry Point North to learn more about the role as Simulator Pilot.

Your team

You will be part of a team of other Simulator Pilots and Simulator Specialists and along with the other colleagues in Dublin, you will work to ensure that we deliver quality high training to our students.

We are all looking forward to welcoming you to the team!

Your background

We are looking for someone with:

• Ability to work well in a team environment and naturally adapt to change
• Excellent communication skills in English (speaking and writing)
• Interest in aviation
• Permit to work in Ireland
• Good PC skills as the Air Traffic Control simulator makes use of a desktop PC

We are looking for an open-minded colleague with a willingness to learn new things. Your positive approach and ability to collaborate with your colleagues will be a success factor in this role. You have a high level of multitasking capability and adapt quickly to changes. As a person you are ambitious and have a service-minded attitude.

Minimum age to apply is 18 and you must have a permit to work in Ireland.

Our offer

We offer a professional and international working environment with people from diverse backgrounds who collaborate to achieve results. We are ambitious with our business plans, take pride in our competent people and constantly strive to make people feel engaged, something that shows in our employee Net Promoter Score (eNPS) of 51.